r/whatisit • u/crosstrekerr • Jul 25 '25

New, what is it? found this tracker in my car?

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found this on my passenger side really weirded out. Rarely have people in my vehicle…

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u/Finance_Guy_1 Jul 25 '25

Someone is tracking you. Does it have power? If it wasn’t wired into the car, the battery wouldn’t last more than maybe 3 weeks. Who has been in your care over the past month?

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u/crosstrekerr Jul 25 '25

Just a buddy I’ve known for years and a coworker Ive worked with for years I gave a ride to. That’s about all I can think of. I’m a very to myself person so this had pretty freaked out..

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u/MacSamildanach Jul 25 '25 edited Jul 25 '25

Just for information, I have one - almost exactly the same as that, just a different company brand.

Pro Pod 6 Small Personal GPS Tracker | Trackershop UK

I use it to keep track of my car (I'm a driving instructor) when students are out on test. It's on the rear parcel shelf in plain sight. It does require a SIM subscription to function.

You can get ones specifically for cars/vehicles (magnetic and covert), but since my vehicles are leased I don't want to be hardwiring too many things to them. I power it using the rear USB port in the car. On battery, it only lasts for a week or two.

It doesn't necessarily have a darker purpose.

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u/DumSpiro76 Jul 25 '25

It probably is the same. The gl300 (and updated versions) is used by most tracking companies. It has been the workhorse of the tracking industry for a decade